Nadeo Beri Angin Segar, Probabilities To Guard The Indonesian National Team's Gawang From The Onslaught Of Vietnam's Players

Indonesian national team goalkeeper, Nadeo Argawinata. (Photo: Twitter/@PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team goalkeeper, Nadeo Argawinata, gave good news ahead of the first leg of the 2022 AFF Cup semifinals. Nadeo reportedly had no injury problems and was ready to appear against Vietnam.

The Bali United goalkeeper had previously participated in training with the team on Wednesday afternoon to welcome the match at the Bung Karno Stadium, Friday, January 6 tomorrow.

"All the players are in good condition. Nadeo (Argawinata) also has no big problem. Yesterday he participated in the training well," said the Indonesian national team coach, Shin Tae-yong, in a press conference ahead of the match.

Nadeo's condition was worrying when the Indonesian national team met with the Philippines in the final match of the group phase on January 2. In that match, Nadeo was pulled out in the middle of the first half.

The 25-year-old had a stomach problem after a clash with Philippine captain Stephan Schrock. His position under the bar was later replaced by Syahrul Trisna.

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— PSSI (@PSSI) January 3, 2023

However, his condition continued to improve and it was likely installed in securing the Indonesian goal from the onslaught of Vietnamese players. His presence under the crossbar certainly adds strength to the Garuda defense.

Besides Nadeo, Shin also made sure that all the players were ready to compete. Therefore, the Korean coach dared to guarantee that he could give the best performance.

"The condition of the players is all good, especially the match at home. So I promise the Indonesian people and the supporters to give the best and cool performances," he said.

Indonesia has met Vietnam 10 times in the AFF Cup. In detail, Garuda won three times, lost once, and drew six times.

Meanwhile, Shin Tae-yong himself has not won a single victory over Vietnam since managing the Indonesian national team. Three matches met The Golden Star, Shin was recorded to have lost twice and played series once.